101525 Meditational Nuggets from Romans 1 KJV
For Mtihcah Bible Baptist Church- Bahrain
Morning Online Group Devotional Bible Study and Prayer Fellowship October 16, 2025
Part 1
“7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
The Just Shall Live By Faith
Romans 1:1-7 KJV
“”1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;
10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.”
The book of Romans: the sixth book of the New Testament, the first epistle of Paul to the Gentiles, according to biblical order written around AD 55-57; (for it was said that his first epistle was the 1st Thessalonians recorded to be written around 51 AD from Corinth in the house of Gaius by his amanuensis(secretary) Tertius).
Thus, the epistle to Romans was written in the form of introducing himself to be the called servant, as an apostle of JESUS CHRIST after his resurrection.
Widely known as the gospel of salvation of JESUS CHRIST: The Son of GOD; obviously and explicitly written, for detailed confirmation, clarification and commemoratively addressed both to the Jewish and Gentile Christian in Rome.
Noted from these verses are Paul’s:
• Approach to introduce himself as the apostle of JESUS CHRIST; to proclaim to all that the One who called him to be an apostle is the promised Gospel of GOD written by the prophets of old. Isaiah 9:6-8
• Assurance of his calling as an apostle to the Gentiles; he mentioned he was “separate unto(for) the Gospel of GOD”, because he was called after the resurrection of JESUS, for his obedience to the faith unto GOD’s perfect plan of salvation for the Greek and Barbarian, both to the wise and unwise. V. 1,5,6
• Appreciation for the faithfulness of the Christians who are in Rome: “8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.”
• Affirmation for them, was Paul’s part of his ministerial approach; making them known that with compassion, they are always in his prayers. V9
It is such a great joy to see the growth in faith of those people, of whose faith has fully grown and known to all; them, whom a dedicated called servant of CHRIST have been a part of.
Nevertheless, whether we; whom we know to ourselves we are called to particular ministries (whether be it in teaching, singing, serving, The LORD’s house keeper) were recognized or not, the LORD whom we serves knows and all of our good deeds are remembered.
No thank you, no gratefulness from them whom we have spent time sharing our life with, in mentoring and in discipling, is able to compared with the glory the LORD prepared for us in the coming days.
Let our joyfulness be only from the LORD JESUS CHRIST who called us into His service and in the end, peace.
May His Name be glorified in our lives everyday and ever.
Romans 1:11-17 KJV
11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.
14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
What Paul has written to the believers in Rome is that, he not only expressed his earnest desire to come, see and be with them, but to impart spiritual gifts to them; to strengthen their faith and likewise, they will also be an encouragement to him. This was included in his pursuit to continue preaching the Gospel of salvation in Christ to them; all believers in Christ, both to the Jews and the Gentiles who are in Rome; for with them together, having their faith growing, the grace of GOD shall be revealed from faith to faith; not only for their own benefits, but also for himself; even to all whom do not yet believe.
For they will see how the grace of GOD works for us all who are already saved and at The LORD’s service. A clear guideline for mentoring. Fellowshipping means nothing without growth; without fruit.
And for all of us called believers with the heart to serve CHRIST: The just shall live by faith. Not because of our skills, nor because of our earned profession, neither because of our secularly paid hard labor, but He uses all of these, even other means we can’t imagine, to provide not only for our needs, but to sustain the ministry we take part, for Him.
The spiritual gift that we received from GOD is to be always ready to preach or proclaim to whomever the LORD has given us, the gospel of salvation.
The LORD’s words were given and it was written for us to believe, lived for and shared to. It is the unseen gift we received when we believed CHRIST. It must not be hid nor taken for granted. For as Paul said he is a debtor both to the Jews and to the Greek, so do we also.
If we have the calling to serve, it should not be a question if we are full time or part time in the work of the LORD; we have to give our best and sometimes it hurts. Sometimes, from lack of gratitude from them who have been the recipient of our compassion.
But be not swayed by the course of the world. Serve Him with all our heart mind and soul, and do not faint in giving all the best we can, even if we do not get paid or appreciated in return; do not even worry what will be of tomorrow. For if the LORD called us to give for His very own particular purpose, He surely will take care of all the things our body and soul needed, even all the things we long prayed for. It might not be right away we expected, but in His perfect timing. For He knows better than anybody else.
Therefore:
Trust the LORD.
Tell all of our concerns to Him.
Take time to meditate His words and
Toil to serve Him with acceptable, good works.
Part 2
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
The HOLY SPIRIT imparted to me as I study; taking note of the phrases written from this chapter. It appears to me that these obviously portrait the trajectory of GOD’s message to mankind; from the Gospel to His judgement:
1. The Gospel of GOD v. 1
2. The Son of GOD v.4
3. The LORD JESUS CHRIST. v.7
4. The Gospel of Christ v.16
5. The Power of GOD v.16
6. The righteousness of GOD v.17
7. The wrath of GOD v.17
8. The glory of the incorruptible GOD v. 23
9. The truth of GOD v. 25
10. The judgement of GOD v.32
Summarizing these, from how Paul has written this first chapter of epistle to Romans is already a form of the Gospel of salvation presentation as this: The Gospel of GODwas manifested through the earthly, physical birth of The Son of GOD, in the Name of The LORD JESUS CHRIST.
Whom after He preach and teach His people, to whom He performed many miracles, signs and wonders, of which in between, He apparently had spoken about what will be of Him; that He will be rejected, crucified, poured out His blood and died on the cross, buried on that grave, and after three days rose again from the dead to life.
Thus, these have been the fulfillment of GOD’s promise for a new covenant to His people: The Gospel of CHRIST: which has been, even now and hereafter is The Power of GOD unto salvation to all who believe.
Heretofore, is The Righteousness of GOD; visible from the life of all who have been converted in the faith of JESUS CHRIST; by how and what, in many ways, every believer discerns, and strengthen the faith of the fellow believers of CHRIST.
A testimony of faith which is being read by them who watches our walks through fear of GOD, by our adapted faith of CHRIST.
But to them who keep on living a life contrary and against GOD’s righteousness, the wrath of GOD is with them; particularly of them who have intentionally and stubbornly chosen to walk according to their idolatrous, lustful and ungodly desires. Their decision clouded their discernment; became unaware that GOD leave them alone; exposed and unguarded from the wiles of the enemy of righteousness, tainted their mind of pride, that they became more rebellious, by turning the glory of The incorruptible GOD into corruptible creature, such as manmade idols in the appearance of human, beast and other manmade images, dragging many with them away from the Truth of GOD; continuously and conspicuously corrupting their understanding; recklessly wielding havoc against the Almighty GOD whom naturally is etched in their subconscious mind their Creator; doubled their time to deceive more and more willingly ignorant souls; having a hint within their conscience, that they all soon will be delivered unto The Judgement of GOD; tempting GOD because they didn’t have the idea about the gravity of the eternal punishment of hell.
This is the very reason why GOD called Paul to be an apostle of the Gentile people.
GOD knew Paul’s dedication and determination; that he will be zealous about his calling; His fervency will be the source of encouragement of all believers, to have the spiritual gift such as he has in sharing the gospel of salvation.
For as many as his epistle is able to reach out, the more he prayed that all who heard or read may come to the saving knowledge of the Gospel of CHRIST.
May we all be moved by his love for the ministry the LORD entrusted to him as well as by all of us who have been learned.
“ 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
What we believers have to contend with are these life issues, which have been the cause of GOD’s judgement that even in our day to day living are happening.
Destructions then happened, and are happening over and again, because of the uncleanness, lust, dishonoring our body which was created in the image and likeness of the Holy GOD.
A form of worshipping, that them who refuse to hearken unto the voice of GOD, worship intentionally or unintentionally the creature than they should have worship the Creature of all.
Specifically highlighted herein are the lesbianism and effeminacy, who left off the natural use of woman, as well as the natural purpose of a man; giving into their lust, deceiving themselves by calling it “love”.
Refusing to retain the truth of GOD in their knowledge, they were unaware that the Sovereign GOD already gave them up to defile themselves to be morally corrupted; filled their mind with sins that cause inconvenience for themselves and others; of which are all mentioned such from these verses:
“29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
31 Without understanding, covenant-breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:”
Aware we are about GOD’s instruction, sometimes we give in to practically live within these sinful habits, because we chose to be self-centered, emotional and unforgiving. Exchanging temporary, impulsive pleasures from the love of our Loving LORD.
Let us all be reminded of these things:
Ø Our salvation is not a cloak to cover us while we still chose to live within these sins that defiles our beings. Yes, salvation freed us from the curse of sin, and nothing will separate us from His love; but if we willfully sin, even just finding pleasure watching them who did, we will never be free from GOD’s chastisement. There will be no more offering that will be able to justify us from the judgement of Him who redeemed us already from penalty of sins.
Ø There will always be a time of reckoning. Whatever we do in this life or whatever path we chose to walk in, there will be either reward or recompense.
So repent while there is time, for our GOD is a righteous and loving GOD. Repentant heart is all He wants, He discerns our thoughts and He’s not a respecter of no one. All sins are alike and will take its part. It will not spare even us believers.
We may not suffer chastisement for a time being, but once GOD’s hand move, correction surely will be badly, hurtfully felt; not only by ourselves but even by our love ones, even them who consented us, much more them who have been the accomplice in sinning.
We have been justified through CHRIST, so let us all be among the just who are living in faith.
And hold on to these words of the LORD: “The just shall live by faith.”
Have our faith in GOD grow stronger that we will be the more useful in the LORD’s ministry, for being busy in the Master’s works; there will be no time to be tempted by the things which are accursed.
Let our glorifying be well pleasing to the LORD!
Good morning 🙏 ❤️